The Poetical Works of Robert Burns [1807, London]
The Poetical Works of Robert Burns, by Robert Burns, edited by
Thomas Park in 2 volumes. London: printed at the Stanhope Press by
Charles Whittingham, for J. Sharpe and sold by W. Suttaby,
Stationers' Court. 1807. "Collated with the Best Editions".
Binding: red leather on board; gold decoration on cover and the
spines; volume and date on the spine in gold; marbled end-papers;
cream wove paper with marbled edges.
Marks: Embossed "Burns Monument Kilmarnock", on the title page
and contents page of volume I. James McKie private library numbers
"133" & "134".
Illustrations:
Vol. I: Engraving of Burns & Mary (drawn by Richard Westall,
engraved by N. Schiavonetti), facing title page.
Vol. II: Engraving of lady lying on floor, with poetry
quotation (drawn by Richard Westall, engraved by A. Cardon), facing
the title page.
Comment by James McKie: "No Life but the Poems somewhat extended.
James McKie"
Other annotations: vol. I: "3/6 N", pencil, initial page.
Object no :
EAMK030059
Collection :
Creator :
Thomas Park
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
133x85x16mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
BU_C.0059.0001 & 0002
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Leisure